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A–Z Medicine Directory
Looking for clear information about a medicine? Explore our A-Z medicine directory to discover active ingredients, common clinical uses, available strengths, and essential safety considerations. Find simple explanations to help you prepare meaningful questions for your GP or pharmacist.
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Find The Information You Need
Medicines often feature different brand names, active ingredients, and strengths. Our directory helps you explore these key details in one place, using straightforward explanations and practical safety advice.
EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY
Browse Medicines Alphabetically
Select a letter or search by medicine name or active ingredient. The list updates as you type.
About this directory: This directory is for informational purposes only and does not contain all available UK prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEDICINE
What Can You Learn From a Medicine Guide?
Our medicine guides aim to explain key information in straightforward language so you can discuss treatment options with a qualified healthcare professional.
Uses and indications
Understand what a specific medicine is commonly prescribed to treat.
Ingredients and strengths
Explore active pharmaceutical ingredients, formulations, and available dosages.
Warnings and precautions
Read important details about potential drug interactions, contraindications, and side effects.
Safe medicine use
Learn when professional advice from a registered pharmacist or prescriber is vital.
PATIENT SAFETY
Important Information About UK Medicines
Medicine details support informed health discussions but never replace a personal clinical assessment. Prescription-only medicines must always be prescribed and supplied in full accordance with UK laws.
- Only take prescription medicines that have been officially prescribed for you.
- Never alter your prescribed dose without professional medical guidance.
- Always read the patient information leaflet for specific warnings.
- Ask a qualified pharmacist or prescriber if you have questions about side effects.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A–Z Medicine Index FAQs
Q: Can you give me a list of all the names of tablets?
A: Millions of tablet medications exist worldwide across various categories. Examples include painkillers like paracetamol, antibiotics such as amoxicillin, and cholesterol-lowering medicines like atorvastatin. Because the total list spans tens of thousands of formulations, healthcare directories organise them alphabetically by active ingredient.
Q: What are the names of some common medicines, from A to Z?
A: Common medicines include Atorvastatin, Bisoprolol, Citalopram, Diazepam, Erythromycin, Furosemide, and Gabapentin. Continuing down the alphabet, you find Ibuprofen, Loratadine, Metformin, Omeprazole, Paracetamol, Ramipril, Sertraline, and Zopiclone. Each serves a specific therapeutic purpose, from heart health to pain relief.
Q: What are the most common prescribed medicines?
A: Cardiovascular and metabolic medications dominate UK prescriptions. Atorvastatin for cholesterol and amlodipine for high blood pressure top the list in volume. Stomach acid reducers like lansoprazole and omeprazole, alongside blood pressure treatments like ramipril and bisoprolol, are also among the most frequently dispensed.
Q: What are the most popular medicines?
A: Popularity usually reflects widely used over-the-counter and prescription treatments for routine ailments. Everyday painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen remain global favourites. For managing chronic health conditions, statins like atorvastatin and mental health medications like sertraline are widely used across the UK.
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